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Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots

Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots - are the one and only summertime jello shots recipe that you need to make ASAP! Made with cherry, orange and tequila combination, they make a great adults-only treat.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 12 shots

Equipment

  • cups with lids
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box orange jello
  • 1 box cherry jello
  • 3/4 cup grenadine syrup
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • maraschino cherries
  • orange slices
  • whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • Place 12 jello shot cups onto a tray. Set aside.
  • For the Cherry Layer - Combine the cherry jello and 1 cup boiling water, in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until the jello has dissolved. Then add the cold water, grenadine syrup, Tequila and stir. Fill each cup around 1/4 full and place in the fridge for an hour to set.
  • For The Orange Layer - Combine the orange jello and 1 cups boiling water in a medium mixing bowl. Again - mix until jello powder has dissolved. Add in cold water and Tequila, stir well. Fill the other half with orange layer and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours to completely set.
  • Garnish each tequila sunrise jello shot with a small wedge of fresh orange, whipped cream and a maraschino cherry before serving.
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